Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a primary tissue type found in the human body?

Accepted Answer

Muscle

Question 2

The extracellular matrix (ECM) is most abundant and diverse in which type of tissue?

Accepted Answer

Connective tissue

Question 3

Which function is primarily associated with glandular epithelium?

Accepted Answer

Production of secretions

Question 4

A histologist is examining a tissue sample under a microscope. Which of the following would NOT be expected as part of their job?

Accepted Answer

Preparing a sample of lung tissue using the Gram stain technique to identify bacteria

Question 5

Which statement is TRUE about nearly all epithelial tissue?

Accepted Answer

All epithelial tissue has one surface that is adjacent to an open space.

Question 6

How many times does a nutrient pass through epithelial tissue when moving from the intestine to the blood?

Accepted Answer

1

Question 7

Which of the following is a characteristic of epithelial tissue?

Accepted Answer

Highly regenerative

Question 8

Which layer of the basement membrane is produced by connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

Reticular lamina

Question 9

Which of the following best describes the function of covering and lining epithelium?

Accepted Answer

Physical barrier and selective permeability

Question 10

Which tissue type is avascular but innervated?

Accepted Answer

Epithelial tissue

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a recognized characteristic of epithelial tissue?

Accepted Answer

Contains abundant capillaries

Question 12

Which of the following statements about the basement membrane is correct?

Accepted Answer

It consists of two layers: basal lamina and reticular lamina.

Question 13

Which of the following is a function of glandular epithelium?

Accepted Answer

Secretion of hormones and enzymes

Question 14

Which tissue type is responsible for detecting stimuli and transmitting electrical signals?

Accepted Answer

Nervous tissue

Question 15

Which of the following statements about the apical surface of epithelial tissue is correct?

Accepted Answer

It is usually exposed to an open space or lumen.

Question 16

Which of the following is a correct sequence for the passage of a nutrient from the intestine to the blood?

Accepted Answer

Chyme → Epithelial tissue → Blood

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a function of covering and lining epithelium?

Accepted Answer

Production of hormones

Question 18

Which of the following statements about epithelial tissue regeneration is correct?

Accepted Answer

Most cancers develop from epithelial tissue due to its high regenerative capacity.

Question 19

Which of the following is a correct description of the basement membrane?

Accepted Answer

It consists of basal lamina and reticular lamina, anchoring epithelial cells.

Question 20

Which of the following is a function of the apical surface of epithelial tissue?

Accepted Answer

Facilitating absorption and secretion

Introduction to Tissues and Histology: Epithelial Tissue

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